Projects

Visitation Homes

Title: Fostering Community and Resilience at Visitation HomesStudent Interns:Adja BoxThomas Jefferson University, College of Population Health Keziah SmallhorneThomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical CollegeAcademic Preceptor:Zoë Van Orsdol, MA, MPHThomas Jefferson University, College...

Mazzoni Center

Title: Understanding Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community and Key Needs for TreatmentStudent Interns:Katherine AllenThomas Jefferson University, College of Population HealthAcademic Preceptor:Zoë Van Orsdol, MA, MPHThomas Jefferson University, College of Population HealthCommunity Preceptor:Devon...

Center in the Park

Title: Aging with Joy at Center in the ParkStudent Interns:Eddie J. Sanchez Jr.Temple University, School of PharmacyAcademic Preceptor:Jerome Wright, MSW, LSWTemple University, Lewis Katz School of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Grace Neeld, BSHealth Promotions Supervisor, Center in the Park Cleo...

Center of Life (COL)

Title: Hazelwood Eats: Official Camp Cookbook Student Interns:Liliana ChavezUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Education Pearl ParkUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public HealthAcademic Preceptor:Martha Terry, PhDAssociate Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh School of Public...

Reimagine Reentry, Inc.

Title: MC4: Community Emergency Response Training – A Curriculum for Building Community Leaders Student Interns:McKenna BrunickUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public Health Graham EmeryUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public HealthAcademic Preceptor:Thuy Bui, MDUniversity of Pittsburgh School...

Youth Enrichment Services (YES)

Title: Mental Health Matters Student Interns:Esmeralda NarvaezUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Haliyat OshodiUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public HealthAcademic Preceptor:Mary Goldberg, PhDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesCommunity...

Youth Opportunities Development

Title: Clairton CooksStudent Interns:Michael CeglarzUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public HealthBeth PangiaUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesAcademic Preceptor:Nina Markovic, MS, PhDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Aliyah...

Barber National Institute

Title: Fostering a Healthy Lifestyle at Barber National InstituteStudent Interns:Daniel GilbertLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Colleen Cole Jeffery, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Brian SmithBarber National InstituteCommunity Site:...

Brevillier Village

Title: Puzzle Pieces of Community: Coming Together as OneStudent Interns:Meghana RaviLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Robert Waters, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Didi Howard, RN, ADONBrevillier VillageCommunity Site: Brevillier Village...

LECOM Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Title: Creating Meaningful Moments: Health Education Initiatives at LNRStudent Interns:Omar Al MhtachemLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Elizabeth A. Ferrer, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Tonya Moyer, NHALECOM Institute for Successful...

LECOM Senior Living Center

Title: Active Minds and Bodies: Fostering Senior Wellness With Books and MovementStudent Interns:Breanna TaylorLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Noelle Thielman, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Mary Styn, NHALECOM Senior Living...

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion

Title: Balance and Belonging Week: Celebrating All Aspects of HealthStudent Interns:Olivia GreenwoodLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Ethan ZelenkeLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Christopher C. Keller, PhD, CPHLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity...

Parkside Regency at South Shore

Title: Pieces of the PIE(SS)Student Interns:Anna BetlerLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Luke GeigerLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Jack Lee, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Marie HeberleinLECOM Regency at South ShoreCommunity...

Voices For Independence

Title: A Musical SpectrumStudent Interns:Bryce PattersonLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Randy Kulesza, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Tiffany FreyVoices For IndependenceCommunity Site: Voices For Independence (VFI) is a center for...

Barclay Place & Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc.

Title: Growing Independence: The Barclay Greenhouse Project Student Interns:Rachael KopecLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, LECOM at Seton Hill Fatima MubarikLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, LECOM at Seton HillAcademic Preceptor:Jennifer Cummings, DOLake Erie College of...

Westmoreland Community Action

Title: Westmoreland County Transportation Guide to Clinics Student Interns:Vivian ChienLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill Kumal SiddiqLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton HillAcademic Preceptor:Jennifer Cummings, DOLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at...

Latino Community Center

Title: Higher Education Survival Guide – A Resource for College-Bound StudentsStudent Interns:Maria-Fe GeissingerUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Alejandra Paredes-MarinUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Betty Braxter, PhD, CNM, RN, FAANUniversity of...

Bible Center Church – The Oasis Project

Title: Encouraging Healthy Habits in Homewood Youth (Healthy Start Passport & Curriculum)Student Interns:Emma KotesUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Julia WiegersUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Sharon Connor, PharmDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of...

The Cooperative, Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative

Title: The Role of Family Health in Community CareStudent Interns:Mariam MohsinCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityCommunity Preceptor:Maya Shenoy, MPH,...

Joseph’s House of Camden

Title: Understanding Barriers at Joseph’s House of CamdenStudent Interns:Yash ValiaCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityCommunity Preceptor:Kevin...

Center For Family Services

Title: The Village Initiative: Camden Community Outreach at Center For Family ServicesStudent Interns:Madeline PiteraCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of Rowan...

Camden Coalition

Title: Comprehensive Collectivist Community Care With Camden CoalitionStudent Interns:Katharine RyanCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityCommunity...

Camden Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

Title: SAP Site Management, Wound Care, and Creating Educational Resources for Clients and StaffStudent Interns:Alexandria HolroydCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of...

Casa Guadalupe Center

Title: A Summer with the Casa KidsStudent Interns:Rachel BaffourDeSales University, School of NursingAmanda DeutschDeSales University, School of Health Sciences, Medical Studies to Physician Assistant Program Hala MahmoudDeSales University, School of Health Sciences, Medical Studies to Physician...